This text offers a practical introduction to a wide range of environmental topics, focusing primarily on water and wastewater, solid and hazardous waste, and air and noise pollution control. It emphasizes fundamental concepts and basic applications so that students with little or no experience in biology, chemistry, geology, or hydraulics can comprehend this book. Key Features :
A clear easy-to-read style
Presentation of mathematical topics at a relatively basic level
Hundreds of example problems, diagrams, and photographs
Numerous chapter review questions and practice problems
Use of both SI and U.S. customary units
An appendix containing a basic math review.
New to this edition :
A revised and expanded section about on-site wastewater disposal
A new section about alternative wastewater collection systems
A new section on wastewater treatment plant operation and maintenance
Additional case studies and examples of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications
Highlighted key terms and an expanded glossary End-of-chapter summaries
“The text is well designed, current, and has excellent figures, illustrations, and examples.”
—Michael D. Turner
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OklahomaAbout the AuthorUnion County College, Cranford, New Jersey
